Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,461 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Watertown, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) Travel Assignment in Watertown, NY

Emergency Room Registered Nurse travel opportunity in Watertown, New York. Join a fast-paced Emergency Department team and deliver high-acuity patient care in a supportive Upstate NY healthcare setting with competitive weekly pay and a 13-week contract.

Job Details

• Position: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Location: Watertown, NY
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,190 - $2,310
• Assignment Type: On-site acute care emergency nursing

Job Requirements

• Active New York State RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department, ER nursing, or comparable acute care nursing experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
• MEDITECH experience required
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to respond quickly in life-threatening situations
• Ability to work effectively in high-stress, fast-paced emergency care environments
• Must be comfortable with IV skills, medication administration, and phlebotomy
• Strong communication, organization, prioritization, and delegation skills
• Charge nurse experience and critical care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency nursing care to patients with varying acuity levels in the Emergency Department
• Assess patients, identify changes in condition, and intervene quickly when urgent needs arise
• Support safe patient movement and use of lifts while maintaining a strong focus on staff and patient safety
• Collaborate with physicians, providers, and care team members to deliver efficient, compassionate patient care
• May be asked to function in a charge nurse role as needed
• Maintain excellent clinical judgment, professionalism, and communication throughout the shift
• Complete required competency and certification expectations during orientation and probationary period
• Promote a positive patient experience while supporting overall Emergency Department flow

Why Apply?

• Competitive travel RN pay in a desirable New York healthcare location
• 13-week emergency room nursing assignment with consistent night shift hours
• Opportunity to grow your ER skills in a high-acuity acute care setting
• Work in a welcoming Upstate community near the Thousand Islands and Lake Ontario

Apply now to join this Emergency Room RN travel assignment in Watertown, NY and make an impact in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #511809. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ER

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